Question

Combine the like terms 7+19t-6t a)7-13t b)20 c)20t d)7+13t

5/6x-2/3x a)1/6x b)1/3x c)1/2x d)x

8+16r-9r a)8+7r b)15r c)15 d)8-7r

Answer 1

The answers would be as follows:

1. d

2. a

3. a

Explanation:

To find the combined terms, focus only on the terms that have the same variable value. See the examples below.

1.

7 + 19t - 6t

7 + (19t - 6t)

7 + 13t

2.

5/6x - 2/3x

(5/6x - 2/3x)

1/6x

3.

8 + 16r - 9r

8 + (16r - 9r)

8 + 7r